Gasolene-dispenser



C. M. EGGLESTON.

GASOLENE DISPENSER.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 1. 1911.

Patented Jan. 6, 1920.

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ClauclaM.Egg1e CLAUDE M. IE('iGrLES'l'OIl', 0F SEAR/CY, ARKANSAS.

GASOLENE-DISPENSER.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CLAUDE M. EGGLESTON, a citizen of the United States,anda resident of Searcy, in the county of Vthite and State of Arkansas,have invented a certain new and useful Improvement inGasolene-Dispensers, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to dispensing apparatus, and moreparticularly to that type adapted to dispense gasolene or the like inlpredetermined quantitles.

n object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser of thischaracter with means whereby the purchaser may readily observe thequantity of fluid delivered, the means providing a convenient and readymeasuring device for the same as the latter is delivered from thedispenser.

Another object of the present invention is to provide the dispenser withan improved closin'gand locking means for securely retaining the valvesand other operative parts of the dispenser housed so that access cannotbe had-theretowhen the dispenser is closed and locked;

Various other objects and advantages of this invention, as well as theabove, will be in part'described, and in part understood from thefollowing detailed description of the presentpreferred embodiment, thesame being illustrated in the drawings wherein:

' Figure 1 isa side elevation of' a gasolene dispenser constructedaccording to the resent invention, the dispenser being disclbsed in openposition and ready for use. j

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the dispenser closed and locked.

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective view of the removable panel or door forclosing the pump compartment.

Fig. 4 is a detail enlarged view in vertical section through themeasuring device and the adjacent parts connected thereto.

Fig. 5 is a transverse section taken through the measuring device shownin Fig. 4, substantially on the line 5--5 thereof.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary view in section of the wall of thepump casing, showing the removable panel 1n position for closing thecasing. I

Fig. 7 is a detail enlarged view in section of the lower end of the ventpipe.

Referring to these drawings, wherein likeparts are designated by similarcharacters of Specification of Letters Patent. I

Patented Jan. 6, 1920.

Application filed April 7, 1917. Serial No. 160,465.

reference throughout the several views, 10 designates a base providedwith an upstandmg cylindrical casing 11 adapted to house a riser or feedpipe 12 in the usual manner.

The feed pipe 12 is adapted to be extended from a tank or the like whichis embedded in the earth in the usual manner, and the base 10 is adaptedto be arranged directly thereover. The upper end of the casing 11comprises a pump housing or casing in which is located a suitable pump13 which maybe operated by a hand crank 14Idetachably con-- nected tothe pump 13 in the usual manner. The handle 14 may be removed from thepump'13 andplaced inside the casing 11' at one side of the pump. Thepump housing 11 is provided in one side with an opening which maybeclosed by a removable panel or door 15, the latter conforming to thecurvature of the casing 11.

The casing or housing 11 is provided about the marginal openings thereinwith a seating flange adapted to engage and retain the panel 15, thelatter engaging atits periphery against the marginal edge of theopening. The retaining flange 16 is adapted to engage the inner side ofthe panel 15, and the latter is provided at its lower end with a pair ofinwardly and downwardly inclined lugs 17 for engagement against theinnerside of the housing 11 in laterally spaced relation to the flange16; The upper end of the panel 15 is provided with a lock 18, or thelike, the bolt of which is adapted to project upwardly against the innerside of the casing 11 at the upper marginal edge of the opening therein.

The riser 12 is provided, above the pump i 13, with a suitablehand-controlled valve 19,

and immediately above the valve 19 with a check valve 20 to prevent the.downward flow of the fluid through the riser 12- when the pump 18 is atrest. The top of the riser 12 opens intoa measuring device fordelivering the fluid thereto. 1

As shown particularly in Fig. 4, the measurin device comprises a lowerhead 21 to whic the riser 1-2 is, connected, an upper head 22, and anintermediately disposed transparent body 23. The inner opposed faces ofthe heads 21 and 22 are provided with annular depressions or recesses 1n-'which packing rings 24 or the like are fitted,

rings 24 receiving the opposite the packing h t ereae end edges of thetransparent body 23 against to pack the heads 21 and 22 against I theopposite ends of the body of the measuring device. The body 23 of themeasuring device is adapted to hold a predetermined quantity of fluid,such as five gallons, and for this purpose is provided at one side witha vertically disposed row of graduations 25 which mark ofl'predetermined quantities, such as one gallon units. The graduations areprovided with suitable indicia arranged opposite thereto, and whichpreferably consecutively increases from top to bottom of the body 23.

The lower head 21 is provided at one side with an outlet faucet 26, towhich may be attached any suitable length of hose or the like forconducting the fluid to the desired point of discharge. The lower head21 may be further provided with a second faucet 27 pro\ ided upon itslower end with a delivery spout 28, or the like, adapted to dischargethe fluid from the measuring device directly into cans or the like whichmay be raised into position beneath the spout 28. To exhaust air fromthe upper end of the measuring device as the fluid is fed upwardlythereinto, a vent pipe 29 arranged in the head 22, is normally open atits lower end, and has its upper end projecting through a post 30 whichrises from the head The upper end of the vent pipe 29 is overturned andprojects through one side of the post 30 to open to the atmosphere. Thepost 30 has upon its upper end an moi-hanging flange 31 adapted toprotect the upper end of the vent pipe 29. The upper extremity of thepost 30 is internally threaded and is adapted to receive therein thelower end of a coupling block which carries upon it upper end atransparent globe 33 or the like adapted to house an electric bulb 34-.or the like which is also supported upon the block 32. A 0011- duitleads downwardly from the bulb 34 through the block the post 30. and

through the side of the head 22. The conduit 35 is. carried down at oneside of the measuring device and is connected in any suitable manner toa source of electric energy in the usual manner. I

As shown in Fig. 7 the lower end of the vent pipe 29 may be providedwith a valve 36 hinfed or otherwise suitably secured at one si e of thepipe 29, and provided upon its lower side with a float 37 adapted to beraised by the fluid as the latter rises in the body 23, and when thefluid reaches a predetermined height to close the valve 36. When thevalve 36 is closed the air cannot escape from the upper end of themeasuring device, and consequently the inflow of the fluid will beretarded.

The dispenser is provided with a hood or closure member 38 which isslidably fitted upon the casing 11, and which is of such length thatwhen raised into the position ect through a hasp 38 is provided at oneside with a projection 39 adapted to engage beneath a spring dog 40which depends from one side of the upper head 22. The hood 38 isprovided at its oppositeside with a staple 4] adapted to pro- 42 hingedto the opposite side of the head 22, a padlock 43 or the like beingsecured to the staple 41 for holding the hasp thereto and locking thehood 38 in raised, closed position. Stay bolts 44 are carried throughthe outer. marginal portions of the heads 21 and 22 exteriorly of thebody 23 to hold the heads securely thereagainst.

When it is desired to use the dispenser, it isonly necessary to releasethe hasp 42 and the catch member 40 from the hood 38, and to move thelatter downwardly over the casing 11. The hood 38 is of such height thatwhen lowered its upper edge lies below the lower edge of the panel 15 sothat the latter may be unlocked and removed from the casing. The crankhandle 14 is now placed upon the pump 13 and is rotated to feed thegasolene, or other fluid upwardly through the riser 12. The hand valve19 is adjusted to control the upward flow of the fluid. As the fluidrises in the measuring device 23, the surface level of the fluid may beobserved through the transparent Wall of the measuring device. 23 isfilled with the fluid the valve 36 is closed and as air cannot escapefrom the upper end ofv the measuring device the inflow of fluid theretois retarded. The closing of the valve 36 also offsets evaporation of thefluid. When it is desired to .draw off a quantity of the fluid, throughthe valves 26 or 27, it is only necessary to open one of the valves andto observe the flow of the fluid downwardly through the transparent body23. When the surface level of the fluid reaches the predeterminedindication 25, it is apparent that the predetermined amount of fluid hasbeen delivered through the open valve. In this manner, the purchaser mayreadily observe from a distance-the outflow of the fluid through theopen valve, and consequently determine the amount of fluid As soon asthe body purchased.

In providing the measuring device or chamber at the top of the dispenserthe flow of the fluid therefrom is by gravity and is in .a constantlyflowing stream which is fed under the required pressure, and which isnot intermittently ejected from the valve or hose under relatively greatpressure. This prevents the splashing and wasting of a large quantity ofthe fluid in handling the I upon to measure the fluid as the latter isdelivered, and there can be no loss of the fluid'as the latter wouldpass back through the different parts into the storage tank.

It is apparent that various changes and modifications may be made in thedetails of construction of this dispenser without departing from thespirit of the invention, andeing restricted only by the scope of thefollowing claims.

I claim g 1. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a glasscontainer adapted to receive and display a large quantity of liquidmounted on the upper end of the riser, a pump interposed in the riserfor raising liquid into the container, .and discharge means connected tothe lower end of the container for withdrawing fluid therefrom, of acasing surrounding the riser and the pump, and a closure member carried.by the casing and adapted to be shifted into en gagement aroundsaidcontainer for inclosing the same.

. 2. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a receptaclemounted on the upper end of the riser, a pump adapted to raise liquidthrough the. riser intothe receptacle, and an outlet control connectedto the receptacle, of a casing arranged about the riserand the pump,.and provided in one side with an opening through which access may behad to the pump, a removable panel forclosing said opening in thecasing, and'a hoodslidably enga ing over said casing and adapted to beraised about said re-' ceptacle and said valve, the lower end of saidhood being adapted to overlap the removable panel of the casing forretaining the latter in closed position.

3. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a measuringdevice mounted on the upper end of the riser, a valve connected to thelower end of the measuring device for withdrawing fluid therefrom, and apump connected to the riser for lifting 'fluid into the receptacle, of acasing surrounding the riser and the through whic access may be had tothe pump, a detachable handle adapted to be projected through theopening in the casing and connected to the pump, a removable paneladapted to close said opening in the casing when the handle is removed,and a hood surrounding said casing and adapted to be raised intoengagement about said measuring device to inclose the same and pump andhaving an opening said valve, the lower end of said hood being adaptedto overlaptheupper edge ofsaid removable anel. l 4. In a of a riser, aglass container adapted to re;

uid dispenser,the combination ceive and display a large quantity ofliquid mounted on the upper end of the riser, and a discharge valveconnected to the lower end.

of the container, of a shiftable inclosin member adapted for engagementabout sai 15 container and said valve to inclose the same,

and adapted to be drop ed into position about the lower end of t e riserto exposethe container and the valve.

5. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a pump interposedin the riser, a transparent receptacle mounted on the upper end of theriser to receive fluid therefrom, and discharging means connected to thelower end of the receptacle for withdrawing fluid. from the same, of acasing surrounding the riser and the pump and provided with an openingin one side, a ,removable panel closing said opening, a detachablehandle for the pump adapted to project through the opening when thepanel is removed, a lock on said panel for securing the same inposition, a hood slid-v ably'mounted about said casing and normallylying between the lower marginal edge of said opening, a spring carriedupon the.

upper end of said receptacle, a lip projecting from one side ofthe hoodand adapted for engagement'with the spring upon the raising of the hoodabout .said receptacle, and

lockingmeaxis carried upon the receptacle 7 and the hood for securingthe latter in raised position fto protect the receptacle and dischargingmeans, the lower end of said hood being adapted to overlap said paneland prevent access to the lock'thereof.

6. In a fluid dispenser, thev "combination with. a receptacle, means forfeeding fluid into the' receptacle through its lower end,

and a post rising from the. receptacle, of a vent pipe extendingdownward through the post and being overturned at its upper end throughone side of the post to open downwardly'exteriorly of the post, saidbent pipe projecting fromthe post into the top of the receptacle, avalve hinged upon one side of the pipe and adapted to close the same,and a float connected to the valve for closing it upon the filling of.the receptacle to a predetermined height.

7. In a; fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a glasscontainer adapted to receive and display a large quantity of liquidmounted upon the upper end of said riser, a,

'head removably mounted -upon the upper ta-iner for withdrawing fluidtherefrom, a.

' casingsurrounding'the riser and the pump, a closure member carried bysaid casmg and flange, a lug carried by the closure member,

and a spring dog carried by the head'for engagement with the lug.

8. In a fluid dispenser, the combination,

of a riser, a transparent receptacle mounted upon the upper end of theriser, a pump interposed in the riser for raising liquid into thereceptacles, discharge means connected to the lower end of thereceptacle for withdrawing fluid thererrrmi, a. vertical row '01graduations on the receptacle having ume indication: increasing from topto bottom of the receptacle for designating quantities of liquiddelivered from the receptacle, a casing surrounding the riser and thepump, and a closure member carried by said casing and adapted to beshifted into engagement around said receptacle and said discharge meansfor inclosing the same.

9. In a fluid dispenser, the combinati n with a riser, aglass containeradapted to receive and display a large-quantity of liquid mounted uponthe upper end of said riser, a head removably mounted upon the upper endof said container and provided with an annular flange projecting beyondthe container, a pump interposed -in the riser [or raising liquid intothe container, discharge means connected to the lower end of the con:tainer for withdrawing fluid therefrom, -a casing surrounding the riserand the pump,

a closure member carried by said casing a nd adapted to be shifted intoengagement around said container for inclosing the same and to have itsupper end abutting said flange, and means to lock said closure number ina raised position.

10. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a riser, a glasscontainer adapted to receive and display a large quantity of liquidmounted upon the upper end of said riser, a head reniovably mounted uponthe u per end of said container and provided wit an annular flangeprojecting beyond the container, a pump interposed in the riser forraising liquid into the container, discharge means connected to thelower end of the con-- tainer for withdrawing liquid therefrom. a

.casing surrounding the riser and the pump,

said casing provided in one side with an opening through which accessmay be had to the pump, a removable panel for closing said opening inthe casing, a closure member carried by said casing and adapted to beshifted into engagement around said container for closing the same andto have its upper ea abuttlng said flange, the lower end of said closuremember being adapted to overlap the removable panel of the casing forretainin the latter in closed position.

11. In a uid dispenser, the combination I with a riser, a glasscontainer adapted to receive and display a large quantity of liquid atthe upper end of the dispenser, a

pump interposed in the riser for raising liquid into the container, anddischarge means connected to the lower end of the container forwithdrawing fluid therefrom, of a casing surrounding the riser and thepump, and aclosure member carried by the casing and adapted to beshifted into ongagement around said container for inclosmg the same.

CLAUDE M. EGGLESTON.

